Cocktails for a Cause!

Save the date for our first "Cocktails for a Cause" happy hour event next month!

Date: Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Location: Congaree Grill, 827 Harden Street, Columbia, SC

Congaree Grill will host the first "Cocktails for a Cause" happy hour to benefit a local non-profit with appetizers and a signature drink - "Cause-Mo's!"

Mark your calendar and check back for details soon.

SAVE THE DATE FOR IMPACT COLUMBIA 2008!

Impact Columbia 2008


Date: April 29, 2008
Location: 320 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Caterer: Dupre - Duke's Signature Catering

Do you find yourself talking a big game about what's wrong with this or that in your community? Do you feel like there isn't enough going on? We'll help you put your money where your mouth is and DO SOMETHING! Come to Impact Cola 2008 to check out all of the opportunities that Columbia has to offer. We'll get you involved in something you enjoy, and it will make a difference!

The evening will offer networking opportunities with other young professionals, area business and non-profit organizations. Non-profits will provide information on leadership opportunities through board or committee service. Area businesses will display products and services and some employment opportunities, and young professionals will learn more about Columbia, COR and each other.

Check back for more information on registration. If your company is interested in displaying an exhibit at the event, contact Tracy Russell at 803-446-7906 or admin@associationdecisions.com.

Please tell ten friends to tell ten today!

The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on their site daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman. It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on 'donating a mammogram' for free (pink window in the middle).

This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors and advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate mammograms in exchange for advertising. Here's the web site! Pass it along to people you know. (http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/)

AGAIN, PLEASE TELL 10 FRIENDS TO TELL 10 TODAY

Join the Community Involvement Initiative for our next meeting!

We hope you'll join us for our monthly meeting tomorrow! There are many exciting programs and opportunities for you to get involved with this year. If you haven't checked out our newly redesigned website, take a minute to check it out and set up your profile at http://www.impactcola.com/.

Committee Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Location: 1010 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
(Located directly across from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center)
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Special Guest: Bambi Gaddist, Executive Director of SC HIV/AIDS Council

If you would like to recommend future speakers for our meetings or future meeting locations, please email us directly by clicking on our names in the signature line at the bottom of this post. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at various locations throughout the community. If you would like to receive updates on future meetings you may sign up for our newsletter through our website at http://www.impactcola.com/. Thank you for your membership and support of COR and the Community Involvement Initiative!

Sincerely,

Mandi Engram & Chuck LaMark
COR Community Involvement Initiative
www.impactcola.com

"Richland 101" - ABC's of Richland County Government

2008 Spring Session Begins Monday, March 17th

Richland 101, the hottest ticket to information about local services, kicks off the Spring session on Monday, March 17, 2008. Richland 101 is an exciting 6-week series on how County government works, spends tax dollars, educates children, protects public safety, and provides other vital services. The course now includes many field trips. Citizens tour the county jail, sheriff’s office, EMS facility, the judicial center and Midlands Tech's new Technology Center.

Visits to the Richland County Public Library and the Columbia Museum of Art have also been added to the line-up this year. Richland County elected officials and top managers teach these classes. Topics include the county budgeting process, garbage service, the courts, schools, zoning, animal control/care, and much, much more.

Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in County Council chambers, at 2020 Hampton Street. At the end of the session, “graduates” attend a meeting of the Richland County Council where they get a firsthand view of local government in action. Continuing education credits from Midlands Technical College are available upon completion of Richland 101. To register for this free course, contact Richland County’s Public Information Office at 576-2062 or 576-2067.

REGISTER ONLINE

http://www.richlandonline.com/News/2008/Richland101Spring.asp

Project Pet Needs Volunteers!

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SESSIONS
Dates: February 5 & 19, March 11 & 25, April 8 & 22

Times: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: 6880 St. Andrews Road
(Their interim facility located next to the new Little Caesar's Pizza Pizza!)

What: They will go over their mission as an animal welfare organization, general information regarding their rescue guidelines, adoption event information, and all their volunteer job opportunities available to animal lovers like you!

Website: http://www.projectpet.com/

Contact: Jeannie Frazier-Scott, Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: (803) 407-0991

Email: jfrazier-scott@projectpet.com

Please send Jeannie an email to confirm the date you will be attending.


ADOPTION EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Location: Harbison PetSmart, 246 Harbison Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29212*
Time: 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
(*Recurring adoption event location every Saturday)

Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Location: PupCakes, 2732 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008
Location: Camp Bow Wow Grande Opening & Adopt-a-thon!, 1916 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm


SAVE THE DATE!
Event: Bark to the Park
Date: April 27, 2008
More details to come!

Join Us for Our Next Adopt-A-Street Cleanup!

Adopt-A-Street Cleanup

COR has entered a two year agreement to participate in quarterly cleanups with the City of Columbia's Adopt-A-Street program offered through Keep the Midlands Beautiful. Our next scheduled cleanup is Saturday, February 9, 2008 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. We have adopted a section of Hampton Street from Assembly Street to Harden Street and will meet at the Columbia Museum of Art. Please contact Mandi Engram to sign up to participate in the cleanups at mengram@columbiaauthority.com or sign up online now at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=5984678299.

2008 Pickup Dates:
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008

Final pickup in 2008 TBA

VIEW PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS CLEANUPS